Robert "Cookie" L. Cook, age 66, of Monticello, formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 29, 1954 to the late Arnold and Pearl Pauline (nee Ashcraft) Cook.  He was a proud veteran of The United States Air Force.  He was an Operating Engineer, Local 150.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, craft foreman, and friend to many.

Robert is survived by his wife, Rose Cook; sons, Robert (Erica) Cook, Christopher (Julia) Cook; stepdaughter, Beth (Hector) Mireles; stepson, John (Haley Kado) Weger; grandchildren, Keelyn, Bryce, Ashley, Adam, Hayley, Hector; brother, Edward (Joan) Cook; sister, Lola (late Cornell) Teguiani; special family friends, David Fagan, David Kyle; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by siblings, Jerry Cook, Brenda Driver, Erma Alkire; stepdaughter, Dawn Marie Weger; and his parents.

A funeral service for Robert will be held Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 7:00 pm with Pastor Bob Burton officiating at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781 Central Ave. Lake Station, IN 46405. Visitation will take place just prior to the service on Saturday from 2-7 pm at the funeral home. Please note, due to Lake County COVID-19 restrictions, only 25 people will be allowed in the building at one time and masks are required .  For more information, please call 219-962-1606.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.